A Fair Deal for Family Carers

Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.

The Clean Water Authority

Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.

We need more GPs

We are hearing the same issue raised on the doorsteps. Patients from Whitehill and Popular Grove and Walton Court surgeries are all saying the same thing; “I can’t get an appointment with my GP”. The Liberal Democrats have a plan for 8000 more GPs!

Only 0.1% of police dedicated to rural crime teams

The Conservative government have “neglected” rural communities as figures reveal a reduction in staff over the last year to just 14 for the whole of the 3 counties in the Thames Valley police area are dedicated to rural crime.

Thank You

Luigi Gregori, Richard Whelan, Dominic Martin and Alex Brewer MP would like to thank all those who supported them during the election. We will keep on working for you all year round.

Getting more GPs

The Prime Minister has decided to go for a general election. Since then we have had a number of announcements concerning policies and promises which have little to do with real people. Meanwhile in the real world, we suffer with problems in the NHS.

Support for businesses

Lib Dem Business support for business. Dominic Martin at One Tree Books with Tim O'Kelly

Dominic talking about Health & Social Care

Dominic talking about Health & Social Care

New poll predicts Conservatives set to lose Eastleigh to Lib Dems at next election

The latest poll from YouGov has predicted that Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Liz Jarvis is on course to win in Eastleigh at the next election.

116.1% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Southern Water last year

New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Southern Water discharged sewage into waterways for a staggering 317, 285 hours last year.

Greening Denmead

We might be leapfrogging over Labour in the polls, but it’s important we also focus on the local issues

Bella Hewitt visits Waterlooville Market

Bella met with voters at Waterlooville Market

Lib Dem gains in Hart District Election Results

The Lib Dems become the largest party in Hart District Council following gains in the Local Elections.

Hart takes action on Cost of Living crisis

Hart District Council are providing grants to local groups to help support families in our community facing the cost of living crisis.

Lib Dems urge local MP to oppose cut to Winter Fuel Payment which could impact over nineteen thousand local pensioners

Liberal Democrats in Havant, have urged their local MP to back a motion in Parliament to block the government’s plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for most pensioners.

Conservatives have neglected “roads across Hampshire and let the community pay the price” say Lib Dems

The party has set out a national £300 million plan that will see investment to fix potholes over the next Parliament, which could equate to around 1.2 million potholes being filled each year.

GREG SMITH MP votes to weaken water regulator powers despite sewage crisis

- Local MP votes in Parliament against advice from environment groups on controversial changes to Ofwat powers. - Local Lib Dem says vote will leave water regulator with “one hand tied behind their back” in fight against Thames Water.

Buckinghamshire Council Approves ‘Failing’ Corporate Plan

Buckinghamshire Liberal Democrats are calling for a completely new Corporate plan to address the problems of the current 2020-2025 plan, which has failed to deliver for residents.

Harben House Hotel: Lib Dems seek assurances over impact of temporary accommodation

Last night at Delegated Decisions, local Lib Dem councillors were seeking assurances as to the appropriate use of a hotel for local homeless people.

City councillors back Lib Dem motion calling for ceasefire in Gaza

A motion proposed by MK Lib Dems calling for an “urgent, permanent, biliteral” ceasefire in Gaza has been passed by Milton Keynes City Council.

£29 Million Mortgage Bombshell in the New Forest as 10,500 households forced to remortgage last year

Households in the New Forest who remortgaged last year face a £29.4 million annual mortgage bombshell amidst spiralling interest rates following Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget, new House of Commons analysis has revealed.

Sewage dumping in New Forest reaches 17,798 hours in 2023

New figures analysing sewage dumped in Council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in the New Forest for 17,798 hours in 2023.

Lib Dems to lead Cherwell District Council in a new progressive administration

Lib Dems to lead Cherwell District Council in a new progressive administration This evening the Liberal Democrats formed a new minority progressive administration with the Green Independent & Alliance to run Cherwell District Council.

£25 MILLION MORTGAGE BOMBSHELL IN PORTSMOUTH AS 11,372 HOUSEHOLDS FORCED TO REMORTGAGE LAST YEAR

11,372 households in Portsmouth were forced to remortgage their homes in 2023 amidst Liz Truss’ mini-budget fallout Households in Portsmouth have faced an additional £186 per month added to their mortgage costs

Lib Dem local Simon Dodd to represent Portsmouth North at the General Election

Members of the Portsmouth Liberal Democrat Party have selected local campaigner Simon Dodd to represent the party at the next General Election in Portsmouth North.

‘Scrap the Two Child Limit on Benefits’ – say local Lib Dems

Reading Liberal Democrats are calling for the two-child limit on benefit payments, introduced by the Conservative Government in 2017 and supported by the current Labour Government, to be scrapped.

“Conservatives have neglected roads across Reading and let the community pay the price” say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats promise £300m investment to fix roads. The party will give councils more money to fix potholes by redirecting some of the road-building budget. Freedom of Information Requests conducted by the Lib Dems show that people across Reading.

Council finances

Action needs to be taken on Rushmoor finances.

Farnborough Airfield and shows

How do events on the airfield affect you

Sewage dumps by Thames Water doubled last year

Lib Dems win 3 seats in Gerrards Cross

The Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives are neck and neck in South Bucks as we win 3 seats in the Gerrards Cross Town Council by-election.

Slough’s Liberal Democrats back new manifesto with NHS at the heart

The Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election manifesto and outlined a plan to save health and care services. The manifesto offers a bold and fully costed £9bn plan to tackle the health and care crisis.

Vote for Chelsea Whyte to support a ceasefire and independent Palestine

Slough Liberal Democrats have consistently called for a ceasefire in Gaza since the October 7th attacks, with the view to a lasting two-state solution in the region.

Thelma Wield - A Liberal Hero

Shortly before our recent amazing election gains, I received the sad news that one of our long-standing members, Thelma Wield, had passed away.

Building Momentum: Election Results and the Road Ahead

I'm writing to share the recent general election results which, whilst nationally were spectacular for the Liberal Democrats, locally we fell just over 2,000 votes short of winning here.

 Lee Dillon, Lib Dem candidate for Newbury constituency calls for emergency Health and Care Budget to rescue local services

- West Berkshire and Newbury’s Liberal Democrats call for emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election to save local health services

Tactical voting group says only Lee Dillon can beat the Conservatives in Newbury constituency

The campaign group Best for Britain has released its tactical voting recommendations ahead of polling day on 4 July and they confirm what many local residents already know

Danny Chambers MP gives support to farmers on Back British Farming Day

Danny Chambers has pledged his support to British farmers on the National Farming Union Back British Farmers Day

Danny raises Winter Fuel Payments in Parliament

Danny presses Rachel Reeves to hold vote on changes to Winter Fuel Payments

Windsor Castle will continue to be free to residents this summer

Talks between the Leader of the Council, Lead Member for Windsor and the Royal Collection Trust get off to a good start.

PLANNING REFORMS AND THE LOCAL PLAN

I wrote my last column on the local plan before deputy prime minister Angela Rainer’s announcement on 30 July of proposed changes to the planning system.

Clive Jones has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, seeking positive change on heat pumps

Wokingham MP Clive Jones has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Milliband, seeking positive change on heat pumps.